adaptive structuration theory

Marshall Scott Poole

Presented by : Lisa and Weka

Groups/Organisations

Decision Making Process

Structuration refers to :

“the production and reproduction of the social system through members use of rules and resources in interaction”

Interaction : structure are shape by people action which concern of morality, communication and power

Rules : Proposition that indicate how something ought to be done or what is good or bad

Resources : Materials, possessions, or attributes that can influence or control the actions of the group or its member.

Production

Reproduction

Groups and Organizations are produced and reproduced through the use of rules and resources

Communication rules serve as both the medium for and an outcome of interactions

Power Structures are present in organizations and guide the decision making process

Agency and Reflexivity

Duality of Structure – (Power, rule, resources)

Social Integration – reciprocity of communication

Agency : behaviors or activities used in social enviroments

Agent : a person who engage in social behaviours

Reflexivity : a person ability to monitor his/her actions or behavioursDiscursive conciousness : abilityPractical conciousness : inability

Refers to reciprocity of communications behaviors among persons in interactions

Expectations for patterns of behaviour are established, but these expectations could potentially change as the members of the group interact and evolve

STABILITY

CHANGE

(new) STABILITY

“talk is action, If Structure is truly produced through interaction, then communication is

more than just a precursor to action, it is action”

Some People make things happenSome People watch things happen

Some People have things happen to themSome People don’t even know things are

happening